Another word for not answering a question

Some people deliberately choose to avoid answering questions. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to get a straight response out of them. However, it’s not as difficult to come up with a word to describe these people. This article will help you with the best words for such cases!

What Do You Call Someone Who Avoids Answering Questions?

There are plenty of choices we can use for this situation. Why not check out the following to see which works best for you:

  • Prevaricator
  • Equivocate
  • Circumvent
  • Dodger
  • Obfuscator
  • Subterfuge
  • Pivoter
  • Evader
  • Fudger
  • Avoider
  • Welcher

Best Words For Someone Who Avoids Answering Questions

The preferred version is “prevaricate.” It works well to show that someone is happy to avoid answering a question honestly. Usually, they’ll come up with all kinds of random answers that vaguely answer a question without giving anything away that might make them look bad.

Prevaricator

“Prevaricator” is a great way to show that someone avoids answering questions. We can use it to show that someone does not want to tell the truth (often because it reflects badly on them). Instead, they’ll come up with more lies that don’t directly answer anything useful.

The definition of “prevaricate,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “to avoid telling the truth or saying exactly what you think.”

Here are some examples that might be helpful to you:

  • I didn’t mean to sound like a prevaricator, but I really couldn’t think of a better way to answer that.
  • He is prevaricating again. What can we say now to try and catch him out with his lies?
  • She keeps up the prevication. It’s time for more drastic measures!

Equivocate

“Equivocate” works well to show that someone does not like answering questions honestly. While they might still choose to answer, they will avoid the truth as it will often mean that they will admit to something that they have done wrong.

The definition of “equivocate,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “to speak in a way that is intentionally not clear and confusing to other people, especially to hide the truth.”

These examples will help you to make sense of it:

  • He keeps equivocating, which is why we’ll never get to the truth!
  • You need to stop equivocating the matter and start being honest with us.
  • Can we call him out for his equivocation yet? I think I’ve heard enough!

Circumvent

“Circumvent” shows that someone avoids answering questions by stepping around the truth. They will answer a question with clever words that seem to make sense but don’t give the overall picture and don’t satisfy the answer that was expected.

The definition of “circumvent,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “to avoid something, especially cleverly or illegally.”

Some of these examples should help you work this one:

  • I didn’t mean to circumvent the question at the time, but you’ve all made it clear that you despise me for it.
  • He tried to circumvent the original question, so we should pester him about it.
  • Stop circumventing the topic! It’s time you gave us an honest answer!

Dodger

“Dodger” is a simple word we can use to show that someone wants to dodge an answer. It can be a tricky way for them to get out of saying something that might tarnish their reputation, which is why it works well.

The definition of “dodge,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “a clever, dishonest way of avoiding something.”

These examples will help you make sense of it:

  • She’s dodging the questions yet again! At this point, how can we ever trust her?
  • You’re a dodge, Mr. Walker. Please start answering these questions more honestly in the future!
  • You don’t have to be a dodger to annoy people, but it certainly helps when you see their faces!

Obfuscator

“Obfuscator” works well to show that someone refuses to answer a question properly. Instead, they’ll come up with a lot of confusing language and techniques that make people think about nothing in particular. This usually encourages them to drop the original question.

The definition of “obfuscate,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “to make something less clear and harder to understand, especially intentionally.”

These examples will help you make more sense of it:

  • That candidate is nothing more than an obfuscator! Don’t listen to a word he says during the debate.
  • Stop obfuscating and start answering! We need to know where you stand on this matter before it’s too late.
  • Can you just be honest and stop obfuscating? I hate that!

Subterfuge

“Subterfuge” works when we want to talk about the type of answers someone might give. They rarely answer questions, but instead of avoiding them, they come up with clever and tricky answers that are designed to confuse people.

The definition of “subterfuge,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “a trick or a dishonest way of achieving something.”

Here are some examples to help you out:

  • You keep feeding us subterfuge, but we’re wise to your tricks now!
  • He always comes up with subterfuge, but we can never find a way to phrase our questions that catches him off-guard.
  • As far as politicians go, he’s the best there is when it comes to subterfuge! Credit where credit is due!

Pivoter

“Pivoter” is a good way to show that someone doesn’t answer questions correctly. Often, they will “pivot” their viewpoint and original answer to try and suit the needs or question at the time. They do this to please the crowd rather than be honest.

The definition of “pivot,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “to change your opinions, statements, decisions, etc. so that they are different to what they were before.”

Check out these examples to see how it works:

  • You’re pivoting again! Why don’t you try and be more honest with us!
  • You need to stop being a pivoter. We can’t keep going through the same problems again and again while trying to get an answer from you.
  • You pivoted on your point from before Mr. President. Do you stand by this new one now?

Evader

“Evader” works for somebody who needs to escape from an awkward situation. In this case, the awkwardness comes from the question that someone has asked. Evaders will try and get out of the situation entirely rather than come up with an excuse.

The definition of “evade,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “to avoid or escape from someone or something.”

Here are a couple of examples to help you with this one:

  • Oh, I wouldn’t worry much about anything he says. He’s notorious for evading the public’s questions.
  • You’re an evader, yet again, Mrs. Smith! Please just answer the questions and prove that you had no idea about this scheme.
  • Stop being an evader and give me an honest answer!

Fudger

“Fudger” works when we want to show that someone avoids coming to a decision. If a question asks for a final outcome or choice, a fudger will often try to avoid it or come up with an excuse as to why they aren’t equipped to answer it right away.

The definition of “fudge,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “to avoid making a decision or giving a clear answer about something.”

Some of these examples will make more sense of it:

  • The Prime Minister is notorious for fudging his answer. Don’t get overzealous because he’ll kick you out.
  • I don’t think you can get a straight answer out of a fudger like him, unfortunately.
  • You might as well just call him “Fudge.” He’s never answered a question honestly in his life.

Avoider

“Avoider” works well to show that someone is happy to stay away from answering questions. Usually, these questions present a difficult answer for the person who is expected to answer it, so they would rather not say anything at all.

The definition of “avoid,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “to stay away from someone or something, or prevent something from happening, or not allow yourself to do something.”

Maybe some of these examples will help you with this one:

  • He is a question avoided, through and through. You won’t get a single answer out of him that will satisfy you.
  • Do you have to avoid every single question we through at you? We knew you would be difficult, but not like this!
  • I don’t like to answer questions, so you can call me an avoider all you want!

Welcher

“Welcher” works well to show that someone is uncomfortable answering a question. Usually, this word relates to questions that someone might have previously agreed to answer. However, when faced with it, they shy away and try to avoid the truth.

The definition of “welch,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “to avoid doing something you have promised to do, especially not to pay a debt.”

Here are some examples that might help you with this one:

  • He is a welcher, and you can never get an honest answer out of him. Honestly, don’t even try!
  • You don’t have to be such a welcher. It wouldn’t hurt you to finally answer one of our questions, Mr. President.
  • I can’t stand welchers! They always avoid my questions, even when they promised they wouldn’t this time!

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What you describe sounds like dodging the question:

Question dodging is the intentional avoidance of answering a question.

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Question_dodging)

In the context of politics, another word for this kind of trick would be pivot (it’s a noun, but I think you can verb it):

Brett O’Donnell is a debate consultant who trains Republican candidates. He has worked with George W. Bush and John McCain, and for a short time earlier this year, he helped prep Mitt Romney.

O’Donnell is an expert on «the pivot.»

If you have watched a debate, you have watched a pivot. «The pivot is a way of taking a question that might be on a specific subject, and moving to answer it on your own terms,» O’Donnell says.

(http://www.npr.org/2012/10/03/162103368/how-politicians-get-away-with-dodging-the-question)

Pivoting to answer the question «on your own terms» may result in all kinds of shenanigans: obfuscation, digressing, changing the subject, etc.

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Less formal ways of saying ‘no’

Nope

‘Nope’ is used as an informal way of saying no, but only when answering a yes or no question, usually when the answer is not of great significance to the person who asked the question. You often smile when you say ‘nope’.

‘Nope’ can never be used in the middle of a sentence, and shouldn’t be used if the person who asked the question is going to be annoyed or upset by you giving a negative answer.

Example 1.

It’s 8 o’clock at night and you were supposed to have dinner on the table, but you fell asleep and haven’t made dinner. You know person 1 will be very angry that you didn’t do what they asked. Saying ‘nope’ will only make them angrier. Instead, answer something like:

  • Person 1: Is dinner ready?
  • Person 2: I’m so sorry but I fell asleep and didn’t make anything, but let me order a pizza! What do you want on yours?

Example 2.

Person 1 is looking for something at work. They don’t seem particularly worried. You can use ‘nope’, as your answer isn’t particularly significant to them.

  • Person 1: Have you seen my stapler?
  • Person 2: Nope.

Nah

Like ‘nope’, ‘nah’ is an informal way of saying ‘no’. Although it’s also only used to answer yes or no questions, it’s used in a different context. Nah is often used when someone asks if you want / need anything, for example:

  • Person 1: Do you want a lift?
  • Person 2: Nah, I’m alright thanks.

Or if you can’t be bothered to do something:

  • Person 1: Do you want to go to the shops today?
  • Person 2: Nah.

Saying ‘no’ softly

Sometimes you want to say no, but either you’re not sure or you want to soften your answer, because the person you’re answering will be offended by a negative answer.

Not really / Not particularly /not especially

‘Not really’ can be used to say ‘no’ when you want to say ‘no’ softly.

  • Person 1: Did you like my friend Sarah?
  • Person 2: Erm… not really.

However, it can also be used to mean ‘not very much’:

  • Person 1: Was he sorry that he ruined the party?
  • Person 2: Not really.

Not quite / almost

You can use ‘not quite’ and ‘almost’ when something is very nearly finished. It can also be used to give someone feedback, to make them feel positive about their work even though it hasn’t reached the standard you were expecting.

  • Person 1: I’ve finished this piece of work. Is it good enough to give to the client?
  • Person 2: Not quite, but if we make a few small changes we can send it over.

Saying ‘no’ very strongly

Sometimes you want to say ‘no’ very strongly to answer a question. In these situations, you can use definitely, or absolutely not.

These forms shouldn’t be used when you’re trying to be polite, as they can often be interpreted as rude.

However, in an informal context they’re perfect for answering ‘no’ very strongly. There are lots of other ways of saying ‘no’ strongly:

Absolutely not synonyms (Formal)

  • It’s of the question
  • Certainly not
  • Under no circumstances

Informal

  • Not on your life
  • Not on your nelly
  • Not in a million years
  • Fat chance
  • No fear
  • Person 1: Can I use your phone to call my mum?
  • Person 2: Certainly not. She’s in India, it’ll cost a fortune!
  • Person 1: Will you be going to the party later?
  • Person 2: Not in a million years!
  • Person 1: Will you go on a date with me?
  • Person 2: Fat chance

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Question from our readers: What is the best way to refuse / reject someone’s company which we don’t want to encourage?

Polite ways of saying NO

You usually use the word ‘no’ when you want to give a negative answer to a question or to a request. However, in some situations, if you simply reply with ‘no’, you could offend the person you’re talking to, so here are some other ways to say no:

  • No thanks.
  • I appreciate you thinking of me, but no thank you.
  • Not for me, thanks.
  • I’m afraid I can’t (do something).
  • I’d rather not, thanks.

If someone asks if you want something, and you don’t want it

This is what the situation would look like if you just said ‘no’.

  • Person 1: Would you like a tea or coffee?
  • Person 2: no.

However, in most English-speaking countries, this would be considered very rude. Instead you could reply with:

  • Person 1: Would you like a tea or coffee?
  • Person 2: No, thank you.
  • Person 1: Would you like a tea or coffee?
  • Person 2: I’m fine, thanks.
  • Person 1: Would you like a tea or coffee?
  • Person 2: I just had one, thank you.

Or even a combination of two of the two answers above:

  • No, I’m fine thanks.
  • I’m fine, I just had one thanks.

If someone offers to help you but you don’t need help

In these situations, often explaining what you’re doing, or that you’ve already asked someone else for help works instead of ‘no’:

You walk into a shop and the shop assistant approaches you:

Shop assistant: Can I help you at all sir?
You: I’m just looking, thanks.

You’ve broken down at the side of the road and someone stops:

Another driver: Are you okay? Do you need any help?
You: I’ve already called the breakdown service, thanks.

If someone asks you for something, but you can’t oblige

Sometimes people ask you for things and you can’t help them. Using ‘can’t in your reply softens it, and makes it much more polite.

I’m sorry, I can’t right now.

In these situations, if you’d be happy to help them another time, say so! It comes across as much more polite than if you just say ‘no’, especially in formal or work contexts.

Ways in which you can do this are:

  • I’m afraid I can’t today, but next week I’ll have more time and would love to help.
  • My plate’s really full at the moment, but I’ll try to get back to you as soon as possible.
  • I can’t help you this time around, but I’ll be happy to help next time.

If someone asks you for something, but you don’t want to oblige

In these situations, instead of saying ‘no’ (which could come across as rude) you could give a reason or an excuse for why you can’t help the person.

Someone asks if you want to do something, but you don’t, and don’t want to say why:

  • Person 1: Do you want to go to London with me at the weekend?
  • Person 2: I’d rather not, thanks.

Someone asks you on a date. You don’t want to go, but you don’t want to be rude:

  • Person 1: Do you want to have coffee some time?
  • Person 2: Sorry, I’m really busy at the moment, but maybe some other time?

Someone asks for your help but you’re in a hurry and can’t stop:

  • Person 1: Could you help me move this bookshelf quickly?
  • Person 2: I’m so sorry but I’m late for work / my train / my class

Someone asks if you want to go to a concert, but you don’t really like the music:

  • Person 1: Do you want to go to a heavy metal concert with me on Saturday?
  • Person 2: Thanks, but I’m not really into heavy metal.

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На основании Вашего запроса эти примеры могут содержать грубую лексику.


На основании Вашего запроса эти примеры могут содержать разговорную лексику.


Terribly sorry for not answering in time.


Please forgive me for not answering for so long.


Trotsky, I hear, is very angry with me for not answering his note.


Sorry for not answering at once.


This may include setting a rule for not answering the phone or checking emails during dinner.



Это может означать наличие правила не проверять электронную почту вечером дома или не отвечать на звонок во время ужина.


So I apologize for not answering the phone.


Please forgive me for not answering your fine letters, but this summer’s been unbelievable.



Простите мне, что я не сразу ответил на Ваше последнее письмо: за эту осень я очень много пережил.


Sorry for not answering your question. I didn’t see it.


Sorry for not answering you, I’ve been traveling.


First of all, I want to say sorry for not answering for such a long time.


The penalty for not answering is eight years in prison and a fine of $250,000.



Иначе восемь лет тюрьмы и штраф 250 тысяч долларов.


I don’t really blame you for not answering.


I apologize for not answering all of your phone calls.


Sorry for not answering earlier, we were at Huntington.


I hope that he didn’t think I was rude for not answering promptly.


He takes Carrie to task for not answering her phone and tells her about the cleric they lost track of due to her being unreachable.



Он злится на Кэрри из-за того, что она не брала телефон, и говорит ей об имаме, которого они потеряли из-за того, что она была недоступна.


Governments on both sides of the Atlantic are lining up now to make Zuckerberg into the villain for not answering the their concerns over Facebook’s data handling.



Правительства по обе стороны Атлантики выстраиваются в очередь, чтобы выставить Цукерберга злодеем, который не отвечает на их просьбы, связанные с обработкой данных Facebook.


Apple Fired Its Resident iPhone Hacker for Not Answering an Email



Apple уволила взломщика iPhone из-за оставшегося без ответа письма


Only if a dwelling expresses its preference for not answering by Internet, other channels like paper, CAPI agents or CATI will be available.



с) только если жилищная единица заявляет о своем предпочтении не отвечать через Интернет, ей должны предлагаться другие каналы, такие как бумажный вопросник, счетчики (АЛОК) или АЛОТ.


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Another reason narcissists don’t give answers to questions is because they lack empathy. They are incapable of building connection with people due to their lack of empathy. Non-narcissists ask questions as a way to connect, understand, and question someone else.

What does it mean when someone avoids answering a question?

Question dodging is a rhetorical technique involving the intentional avoidance of answering a question. … This can lead the person questioned to be accused of «dodging the question». In the context of political discourse, evasion is a technique of equivocation that is important for face management.

Do narcissists ignore you?

Put simply, they ignore you to regain control. The narcissist uses ignoring you as a way to punish for some wrongdoing you committed. They don’t feel the need to tell you what the wrongdoing was, they just jump into ignoring you as quick as possible to protect themselves from further narcissistic injury.

How the narcissist evades when questioned?

Even if the item is written down, the narcissist will make excuses and rewrite history. Frequently they take the victim role by saying they were forced into being held accountable when in actuality they willingly did so. This tactic often leaves the other person questioning themselves and their memory. Divert/Attack.

Do narcissists answer questions with questions?

One way in which narcissists contribute to the crazy-making is by not answering questions. Some of the questions you ask might be simple and unimportant, while others can be perceived as accusatory. Regardless of the actual question, the narcissist won’t answer your questions.

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How does a narcissist confuse you?

Narcissists lives are about winning, generally at others expense. Many narcissists pursue a win-at-all-costs, anything-goes approach. The casualties: Honesty, empathy and reciprocity. Narcissists distort the truth through disinformation, oversimplifying, ridiculing and sowing doubt.

Do narcissists cut you off?

Narcissists are not cut from the same cloth as us. They simply don’t want to be bothered by you, and a marriage, to them, is no different than a casual hookup. They will block your calls, block you on social media, and they will receive an ego boost when you attempt to contact them for an explanation.

When the narcissist is silent?

The silent treatment can be defined as the following: a passive-aggressive form of emotional abuse in which displeasure, disapproval, and contempt is exhibited through nonverbal gestures while maintaining verbal silence.

What happens when you don’t give a narcissist attention?

But people with NPD may react with narcissistic rage when they aren’t given the attention that they feel they deserve. This rage may take the form of screaming and yelling. Selective silence and passive-aggressive avoidance can also happen with narcissistic rage.

What do you say when someone dodges a question?

Respectfully interrupt the conversation the moment you spot the dodge and redirect it back to your question or concern.

Common Dodging Tip-Off Phrases:

  1. “I have a different concern.”
  2. “This reminds me of….”
  3. “My concern is….”
  4. “This raises another question.”
  5. “The real problem is….”
  6. “Your problem is….”

What do you call someone who avoids things?

Aversion is an acceptable word for this. … Aversion is a strong dislike, but it carries a sense of repellence, too. Per Merriam-Webster: It is a tendency to extinguish a behavior or to avoid a thing or situation and especially a usually pleasurable one because it is or has been associated with a noxious stimulus.

What is another word for not answering a question?

Prevaricate, evade, dodge. Consider, fudge.

How does narcissist react to no contact?

They view No Contact as a revenge of sorts. They want to hurt the narcissist. They want to make them miss them, regret everything they have done and come back crawling. While understandable, it is immature thinking and a sign that the victim isn’t ready to heal.

What do narcissists hate the most?

Narcissists are famous for lying or exaggerating certain things to make themselves appear more important or impressive. They also do this to make themselves feel better about their own standing in society. So it’s only logical that one of a narcissists’ greatest fears is having those lies and exaggerations exposed.

Do narcissists need attention?

Narcissists find it difficult to build or maintain connections with others because of their manipulative tendencies and lack of empathy. They often feel entitled and lack compassion, yet crave attention and admiration. 1 The following are some elements of narcissism: Having a sense of self-importance or grandiosity.

How do you respond to narcissistic silent treatment?

Calmly tell the person that you’ve noticed they’re not responding and you want to understand why. Emphasize that you want to resolve things. While it’s not your fault that someone else decides to give you the silent treatment, you do have a responsibility to apologize if you’ve done something wrong.

When narcissists give the silent treatment?

The silent treatment is an abusive method of control, punishment, avoidance, or disempowerment (sometimes these four typesoverlap, sometimes not) that is a favorite tactic of narcissists, and especially thosewho have a hard time with impulse control, that is, those with more infantile tendencies.

Will a narcissist go no contact?

Going no contact is probably the most effective way to escape the claws of a narcissist. However, it’s not as easy as blocking his number. The narcissist isn’t the “if you love somebody set them free” kind of person. He (or she) is going to fight!

Why do narcissists push you away?

This lack of empathy almost ensures, then, that they won’t get the social support. Narcissists push people away by being unable to see the world as others do. … Whether they’re incapable of empathy, or would simply prefer not to concern themselves with other people’s feelings, the result is still the same.

Why do narcissists drop you?

The narcissist sees people as objects they use to meet their needs, and to discard when the person no longer serves a purpose for them. A narcissist will discard when the person no longer can boost the narc’s ego or be the fuel to replenish their narcissistic supply.

How does a narcissist end a relationship?

What Does a Narcissist Do at the End of a Relationship? At the end of a relationship, narcissists may become combative, passive-aggressive, hostile, and even more controlling. People with NPD often fail to understand other people’s needs and values.

Why do narcissists try to confuse you?

A narcissist will demand something and then the next moment may demand the exact opposite be done for him. … People around narcissists become exhausted from all the effort they put out trying to accommodate the narcissist’s wishes. These other people also become very confused with narcissists changeability of mind.

How does a narcissist mess with your head?

Narcissists mess with people’s heads, psychologist Perpetua Neo explained to INSIDER. They like to have all the attention on them, which is why they cut their victims off from their friends and family. Often, they will flip between being a victim, being abusive, and being the hero.

How do you trick a narcissist into telling the truth?

6 Ways to Make a Narcissist tell the truth!

  1. They Need Something From You. Narcissists don’t always lie. …
  2. Raging Confessions. If you keep acting this way, I am going to end this deal. …
  3. Half-Truths. …
  4. They Project Onto You. …
  5. They Inundate You With False Apologies. …
  6. They Tell Someone Else The Truth.

Does going no contact hurt a narcissist?

Experts on narcissistic abuse recovery all agree that contact with someone like this always results in pain (Payson). Maintaining zero contact is essential for you to be able to heal and cognitively and emotionally process the mental hurricane that hit.

Let’s say you ask a politician a question like «What will you do about x?» and the he’s responds like «That’s a great question and asking questions is a great thing to do because it means that you’re invested in the subject and it shows you care about the subject matter at hand and without questions, all we have is answers, and an answer without a question is a statement, and you wouldn’t want a world with just statements right?»

What is this called?

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Skirting

Edit: skirt around/skirting… Digress, deviate

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Some possibilities:

Dodge the question, Evade the question, Equivocate, Bloviate, Skirt the issue, Tergiversation, Circumlocution

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Most underrated joke on the internet right here

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I like the word «obfuscate» («to make something less clear and harder to understand, especially intentionally»), it might not be exactly what you’re looking for though.

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Came here to say this!

One of my favorite uses of the word is in Hamilton:

“Ask him a question, it glances off — he obfuscates, he dances!“

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Dodge, evade, deflect, change subject, skirt.

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the Kellyanne Conway method

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Addressing the question with redirection.

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Wow, what a wild set of responses! The only thing I’ve ever seen this called is a non-answer.

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Also snow job and blowing smoke.

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Circumventing

Diversion

Pivot

Prevaricate

Subterfuge

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Rhetorical, if you mean a question that does not require an
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